BCLA Summer Internship - Legal Clinic Intern

(Must be currently enrolled in BCLA in summer 2026 to apply)

The BCLA Summer Internship Program aims to secure 50 meaningful internship placements for students across a variety of sectors, including small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures. 

The internship below is offered in partnership with a supporting organization that is excited to invest in and support an LMU student like you. If this opportunity aligns with your career interests and goals, we encourage you to take advantage of it and apply.

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Job Title: Legal Clinic Intern, Expungement Support 
Organization: A New Way of Life Reentry Project 
Location: Hybrid, supporting clinics based in Montebello 

Job Type: BCLA Summer Internship

Number of Positions: 1 to 2 Interns 
Academic Level: Incoming Junior or Senior (Fall 2026)
College: Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts 
Preferred Majors: Legal Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, or related fields 

Hours: Approximately 30-hours per week for 8 weeks 

Duration: Summer 2026

Compensation: [$4000 stipend, and/or course credit, as applicable] 

About 

A New Way of Life Reentry Project (ANWOL) is a grassroots nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, working to empower communities with opportunity, where justice-impacted women heal, excel, and lead—while disrupting systems of oppression and harm. Founded in 1998 by Susan Burton, ANWOL provides safe housing, legal services, leadership development, and employment support to formerly incarcerated women. Our work is rooted in racial and gender justice, and our programs offer pathways to personal transformation and systemic change. We build leadership from the ground up, equipping women directly impacted by incarceration to become advocates and organizers in their communities. Our vision is a world where people impacted by incarceration can thrive, lead, and drive meaningful change. We welcome students and recent graduates interested in social justice, nonprofit communications, legal advocacy, public policy, and reentry work to connect with us. 

Position Overview 

This internship offers students a meaningful opportunity to support access to justice through virtual expungement clinics. Interns will work closely with two attorneys and a paralegal to assist individuals seeking to clear eligible criminal records.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Support attorneys and a paralegal during virtual expungement clinics 
• Assist with client intake, form preparation, and document organization 
• Conduct basic legal and case-related research under supervision 
• Observe and learn about expungement processes and legal advocacy 
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with sensitive information 
• Provide administrative and program support as needed for clinic operations 
• Identify potential opportunities for impact litigation aligned with organizational priorities. 

Learning Outcomes 

Interns will gain exposure to: 

• The legal expungement process and access to justice initiatives 
• Client centered legal services and ethical considerations 
• Working in a professional legal environment 
• Practical skills relevant to law school and public service careers 
• Reentry-focused legal advocacy and systems-impacted communities 

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled LMU student in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts 
• Strong interest in law, social justice, or public service 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work professionally with clients 
• Comfortable working in a virtual environment when required